Java Software Engineer

The hiring company is confidential. The Java Software Engineer develops and maintains Java applications, REST APIs, user interfaces, and database integrations, while supporting troubleshooting, modernization, and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using Java, REST APIs, React, JavaScript, and SQL

Integrate applications with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and IBM UDB databases

Receive training and knowledge transfer from Java developers, team leads, and SMEs to accelerate your transition into the role

Work with AI and automation teams to support faster underwriting and business process automation capabilities

Assist in troubleshooting application issues such as UI performance, SQL tuning, and error analysis

Participate in proofs of concept, prototyping, and feasibility analysis for modernization and business requirements

Attend SAFe ceremonies and actively contribute within an Agile Release Train

Create and maintain UDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL stored procedures

Analyze existing programs and stored procedures for refactoring opportunities

Recommend improvements by studying current practices and proposing better technical approaches

Collaborate with developers and stakeholders across distributed US and India teams

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, learning, and upskilling activities

Preferred

Experience with AI assistants such as Claude Code and/or GitHub Copilot

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Experience with process automation

Experience in performance testing and tuning

Scrum team experience

Knowledge of group insurance or benefits platforms

AI Coding Assistants

Process Automation

Performance Testing

Performance Tuning

Scrum Team Experience

Group Insurance Platforms

Benefits Platforms

Benefits

Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week

Receive training and knowledge transfer from Java developers, team leads, and SMEs to accelerate your transition into the role

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, learning, and upskilling activities

Company

IT consulting and technology services for public and private sectors

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

https://cogentinfo.com/

Founded in 2003

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

2-4 years of software development experience

Excellent programming skills using Java, REST APIs, React, jQuery, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and IBM UDB

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline

Exposure to IBM UDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL stored procedures and database utilities

Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle using Kanban, Scrum, or the Scaled Agile Framework

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to troubleshoot application, database, and performance issues

Development experience in a cross-platform and multi-tier environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to accept coaching, seek training, participate in upskilling, and grow beyond current responsibilities

Ability to collaborate with developers, leads, SMEs, and stakeholders in a distributed environment

Experience with AI assistants such as Claude Code and/or GitHub Copilot

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Experience with process automation

Experience in performance testing and tuning

Scrum team experience

Knowledge of group insurance or benefits platforms

Required skills

Java, REST API Development, React, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, IBM UDB, Stored Procedures, Agile Software Development Life Cycle, Kanban, Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Cross-Platform and Multi-Tier Application Development, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification, Process Automation, Performance Testing, Group Insurance

Preferred skills

Experience with process automation, Experience in performance testing and tuning, Scrum team experience, Knowledge of group insurance or benefits platforms

Experience

2-4 years